Philippines gets the all-new Nissan Almera

KUALA LUMPUR: It was nearly a year ago that we got the new Nissan Almera and now we hear Nissan has introduced the sedan in the Philippines. Let's see what the D-segment sedan has packed for our neighbours.

Variants & price

The new Philippines-spec Almera is offered in four variant options with prices starting from Php 728,000 (approx. RM 60k).

Engine details

Just like the Malaysian-spec model, all four Almera variants in the Philippines are powered by the same 1.0-litre three-cyl turbocharged petrol mill making a maximum power of 98 hp along with a peak torque of 160 Nm/152Nm (depending on the transmission option).

The power is sent to the front wheels via either a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.

Exterior

All Almera variants except the entry-level EL Turbo come equipped with LED head and tail lights. The base option gets halogen-illuminated units and 15-inch steelies, other trims run on 15-inch alloy wheels.

The range-topping Almera VL Turbo N-Sport model benefits from 16-inch N-Sport Design alloys, front splitter, wing mirrors in silver accents, and revised rear bumpers.

Interior

The Almera's standard equipment kit includes - fabric upholstery, single-zone automatic climate control, a urethane-wrapped steering wheel, a 2-DIN head-unit, and an analogue instrument cluster with MID. The range-topping Almera VL variant gets black leather upholstery and an upgraded leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Except for the base trim, all four Almera models benefit from a 7-inch instrument cluster, an 8-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay support.

Safety

New Almera's safety package includes the brand's Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, surround-view monitor with moving object detection, and Intelligent Emergency Braking system. Over and above them, the range-topping VL model gets two additional safety features - rear cross traffic alert and blind spot warning.

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